October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Repression Across Borders
Questions and Answers Read more »
September 28, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Prominent Journalist Denied Bail in Congo
Stanis Bujakera Spends Third Week in Detention on Dubious Charges Read more »
September 22, 2023
Burundi: Concerns Over the Continuing Crackdown On Civic Space and Political Opposition
HRW Oral Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Burundi - HRC54 Read more »
September 01, 2023
Chad: Troubling Development for Free Speech
Authorities Suspend News Site Read more »
August 28, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Rights Abusers in Eastern DR Congo
For First Time, Senior Rwandan Commander Targeted for Backing M23 Read more »
August 29, 2023
Burundi: Burundi - Free Journalist Held for a Year
Joint Statement by Four Human Rights, Press Freedom Organizations Read more »
August 22, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Crackdown On Opposition Ahead of Elections
Authorities Severely Restrict Fundamental Liberties, Arrest Party Officials Read more »
August 07, 2023
Angola: Grave Police Abuses Against Angolan Activists - HRW
Impartially Investigate, Prosecute Abusive Security Force Members Read more »
July 31, 2023
Central African Republic: Referendum Threatens Democracy
At the end of July, citizens in the Central African Republic will vote on a new constitution that would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to run for president again… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Rwanda: EU Sanctions Congo, Rwanda Army Officers
To Address M23 Abuses, Sanctions on More Senior Officials Also Needed Read more »
July 24, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Deadly Militia Raid On Ituri's Displaced
Congolese Army, UN Peacekeepers Should Increase Protection Read more »
July 18, 2023
Rwanda: Questions Remain Over Journalist's Suspicious Death
Six Months Later, Still No Effective Investigation into John Williams Ntwali's Death Read more »
July 11, 2023
Cameroon: Planned Visit by French LGBTQI+ Expert Met with Online Hate
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in Cameroon are all too aware of homophobic rhetoric and violent attacks against them. This has been highlighted… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Burundi: Govt Walks Out On UN Review
Authorities Refuse Dialogue in Presence of Civil Society Read more »
June 29, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Intercommunal Violence in Western Congo Kills Scores
Latest Attack by Mobondo Militia Highlights Failure to Address Customary Dispute Read more »
June 23, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Wants More From ICC
New International Criminal Court Referral a Reminder that Court's Work Isn't Done Read more »
May 04, 2023
Burundi: Burundi Court Upholds Journalist's Conviction
Authorities Should End Cynical Assault on Media, Civil Society Read more »
May 09, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Ethnic Targeting Mars DR Congo's Electoral Process
Violent Attacks, Discrimination Hamper Voter Registration in the East Read more »
June 06, 2023
Angola: Angolan Police Fatally Fire On Fuel-Price Protest
Impartially Investigate Apparent Excessive Use of Lethal Force Read more »
June 05, 2023
Central African Republic: Referendum Poses Risks
Presidential Term Measure a Threat to Civil Society, Freedom of Expression Read more »
June 14, 2023
Rwanda: Mass Graves Tied to Rwanda-Backed M23
Evidence of Apparent War Crimes in Kishishe Should Be Preserved Read more »
June 13, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Killings, Rapes by Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels
Rebels' Incursions Exacerbate Humanitarian Crisis in East Read more »
June 08, 2023
Rwanda: Justice Denied for Rwanda Genocide Victims
Trial of Alleged Mastermind Félicien Kabuga Suspended Read more »
June 02, 2023
Angola: Police Violently Disperse Street Traders' Protest
Dogs, Tear Gas Used Against Women Vendors Read more »
Rwanda: Alleged Genocide Mastermind Arrested
Fulgence Kayishema Caught After Two Decades; Should Face Swift, Fair Trial Read more »